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Russian ships in old Arctic NATO base set alarms bells ringing
AFP via Yahoo News ^ | 4/3/2015 | Pierre-Henry Deshayes

Posted on 04/03/2015 9:48:22 AM PDT by McGruff

Russian ships docked at what was once a secret Norwegian naval base in the Arctic have prompted concern from the NATO country's former top military leaders, anxious about its resurgent eastern neighbour roaming nearby.

Norway's jagged Arctic coastline has regained its strategic importance since tensions between Russia and NATO members have spiked to levels not seen since the fall of the Soviet Union.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: arctic; crimea; donetsk; europeanunion; nato; norway; putinsbuttboys; russia; ukraine; vladtheimploder
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Why those sneaking little b*stards.
1 posted on 04/03/2015 9:48:22 AM PDT by McGruff
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Skorgen and other critics say Norway has robbed itself of a crucial foothold in the far north, forcing its submarines to travel hundreds of extra miles from their bases to defend the region.

On top of that, three Russian ships have spent the winter docked deep within the mountain hideaway, once a closely guarded military facility.


2 posted on 04/03/2015 9:49:26 AM PDT by McGruff (Boy that Ted Cruz sure is catching alot of flak.)
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To: McGruff

Svalbard! Ho!


3 posted on 04/03/2015 9:55:25 AM PDT by Uversabound (Our Military past and present: Our Highest example of Brotherhood of Man & Doing God's Will)
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To: McGruff

Well, the Norwegians were the ones who sold it to a private businessman publicly and online in a fire sale, and he turned around and rented it to the Russians. I’d say that that is capitalism in action!


4 posted on 04/03/2015 9:57:08 AM PDT by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
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To: Timber Rattler

If you’re looking for a unique home with tens of thousands of square feet, space for a submarine, and is mostly buried under a mountain, than the Royal Norwegian Navy has got a deal for you. After nearly 50 years in service, the nordic country is looking to sell off the Olavsvern naval base. Warm up your credit cards, because this underground sub base will cost you a cool $17.3 million.

http://www.themarysue.com/submarine-base-for-sale/


5 posted on 04/03/2015 10:05:35 AM PDT by McGruff (Boy that Ted Cruz sure is catching alot of flak.)
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To: McGruff

Russian Green peace. what a joke. At least now we know who manipulates those “research” “green” vessels


6 posted on 04/03/2015 10:09:41 AM PDT by lavaroise (A well regulated gun being necessary to the state, the rights of the militia shall no)
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To: McGruff

Prepper Heaven!


7 posted on 04/03/2015 10:25:07 AM PDT by Regulator
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To: McGruff

8 posted on 04/03/2015 10:28:14 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

Even in the photo you posted, Mitt looks so much more presidential than fubo ever did.


9 posted on 04/03/2015 10:33:31 AM PDT by Canedawg (Panem et circenses)
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To: Canedawg

Didn’t like that Romney is a typical Massachusetts liberal — but he still would have been then times better for the USA than is Obama.


10 posted on 04/03/2015 10:35:04 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: McGruff

Russia protecting itself from NATO - the later of which, with the EU - re their AGENDA 21/NWO designs on annexing Russia, starting with the Crimea and Ukraine - with the help of DC...

Russia is against AGENDA 21/NWO - and for protecting Christians - and, although allowing gays to live their lives unmolested, will NOT allow them to teach their swill in schools, nor parade in the streets, nor adopt children, nor “marry”... Russia staunchly defends traditional marriage ONLY...is - and has been in the last few years - rebuilding thousands of it’s churches.

At this point, I’m more comfortable with Russia in charge of the base - protecting itself FROM NATO - than NATO (protecing itself)


11 posted on 04/03/2015 10:42:03 AM PDT by maine-iac7 (Christian is as Christian does - by their fruits ye shall know them.)
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rofl

NATO wants to annex Russia?? What a laugh riot.

Let us deal with reality, Russia is threatening and invading sovereign countries.


12 posted on 04/03/2015 10:45:54 AM PDT by GeronL (CLEALY CRUZ 2016)
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To: BenLurkin

Agreed.

Have a Happy Holiday.


13 posted on 04/03/2015 10:49:33 AM PDT by Canedawg (Panem et circenses)
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To: McGruff

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troms%C3%B8

3 Russian ships wintered in Tromso, Norway?

I’d presume their crews are wondering which commissar they ticked off to draw that assignment.


14 posted on 04/03/2015 11:13:34 AM PDT by Snickering Hound
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OK, but will those Russian ships make a wedding cake for homosexuals?


15 posted on 04/03/2015 11:15:21 AM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: Snickering Hound
I’d presume their crews are wondering which commissar they ticked off to draw that assignment.

"Is cold here, tovarisch."
"Da. Pass wodka. It will be nice to go home again to warm up."
"Da. Pass wodka. Where are you from?"
"Siberia."

16 posted on 04/03/2015 11:20:07 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: maine-iac7

Ha ha ha..protecting Christians...lol...the Russian Navy is gay! You should signup and get a whole new understanding of what mopping the poop deck means in the Russian Navy!


17 posted on 04/03/2015 1:31:55 PM PDT by free_life (If you ask Jesus to forgive you and to save you, He will.)
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"Death to America!"


18 posted on 04/03/2015 2:38:49 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (What's Obama's FR nick? Same as Putin's.)
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To: BenLurkin

Nice touch!


19 posted on 04/03/2015 2:39:26 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (What do we want? REGIME CHANGE! When do we want it? NOW!)
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To: maine-iac7

Russia wants to recreate the Soviet Union. Putin is a neo-Communist with an image team and a makeover. And Moscow funds left wing and Communist movements throughout the world.
Putin is NOT our friend.

And NATO taking over Russia and China.... That is the most laughable thing I have heard.


20 posted on 04/03/2015 10:17:14 PM PDT by Thunder90 (All posts soley represent my own opinion.)
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